It was great to see my friend Andrea last night. She was the only one who showed up at a dinner to meet Julie from AFS. Molli made an awesome pork roast with gravy and roast potatoes. Andy brought salad--with pears and strawberries. Julie brought veggies and hummus and I made guacamole--and managed to cut my finger peeling carrots. I hope I didn't get blood in the food, which was excellent. AFS has decided that Athens is a good place to expand in Georgia, which makes me happy. I think we have lost some momentum from about five years ago. I know I don't have as much energy for it as I did...

Yesterday morning we took Elisa to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, since we didn't have to sing. Ray still had to go to UUFA to do the sound. There were some things we really liked about the service. The minister is dynamic and funny and personal. The last thing he said was "Help the poor." I think E.  was pleased. She said it was a lot like church at home.

She told Julie last night that she used to want to be a vet (and she loves animals), but someone told her they don't make much money in Germany. Question 1: why not? Question 2: do they make more money in other countries? Question 3: Since when do teenagers worry about making a lot of money? I was kind of sad, not that she has to be a vet, but that making money is important enough to ignore your dreams.

We had chicken in tortillas with cheese for lunch--really good. We all had one and a half. Molli waited on us.

My Dad came while we were still eating. We got laundry out. He and I gardened a good bit. He has planted beets and peas and set out lots of lettuce. We have some spinach left from the fall that is growing slowly and the garlic is doing well. Still much to do.

It rained starting in the late afternoon. Andy and Julie left about 8:30. I did manage to watch Wheel all the way through, but couldn't make it through Castle. Slept about 8 hours with my apnea mask on! So I am not very tired any more, although still sore from pilates and gardening I guess.